PromotionSVP/VPJanuary 15, 2026
Kelvin Henderson promoted to SVP, Chief Generation Officer and Enterprise Operational Excellence at Duke Energy
Previously Chief Nuclear Officer
Context
Henderson succeeds retiring EVP Preston Gillespie (40-year veteran). With 35+ years of nuclear experience, he joins Duke's senior management committee as the company evaluates new nuclear buildout alongside its large-scale renewables expansion.
Move Details
- Person
- Kelvin Henderson
- New Firm
- Duke Energy
- New Title
- SVP, Chief Generation Officer and Enterprise Operational Excellence
- Previous Title
- Chief Nuclear Officer
- Announced
- January 15, 2026
- Effective
- March 1, 2026
- Seniority
- SVP/VP
- Move Type
- Promotion
Tags
utility